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Billy Hawkins
PORT ISAAC'S FISHERMAN'S FRIENDS
Formed in 1995, Fisherman’s Friends are a 10-strong
singing group from Port Isaac in Cornwall, whose a cappella
performances
of sea shanties and nautical songs (some fairly lewd)
have been entertaining locals and visitors alike for
the past 15 years.
Comprising of John Brown, Julian Brown, Jeremy Brown
(all brothers), Trevor Grills, John Lethbridge, Billy
Hawkins, Nigel Sherratt, Peter Rowe, John McDonnell
and Jon Cleave, the MC, all are linked to the sea, as
either fishermen, coastguards or lifeboatmen. All grew
up within half a mile of Port Isaac harbour except for
Yorkshireman, John McDonnell.
A good friend of Gordon Giltrap, and a keen guitarist,
Billy Hawkins was eager to get a Vintage VE2000GG signature
model for his own use and to bring another dimension
to his concerts.
“Even though it looks large, it is in fact quite
small bodied due to the slim waist and it’s lovely
to hold. It balances perfectly. As for the sound, the
treble is stunning” said Billy. “The on
board tuner is really easy to use and great when playing
live as I don’t have to peer down to a tuner pedal
on to the floor anymore. The build quality is superb,
you’d think it was a luthiers guitar. All in all,
a lot of guitar for the money.”
Having released two CD’s independently, the group
recently signed a record deal with Universal Music,
recording their new album at St Kew Parish Church, Cornwall.
They have also been nominated for the best groups category
at the 2011 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.
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